unemployment
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This wave of unemployment across different sectors comes at a time when the official inflation rate passed 50% in March 2026, and many experts believe that it is likely to increase in the coming months.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Sterling rose against the euro and trimmed losses versus the dollar after data showed an unexpected fall in the U.K. unemployment rate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
The UK's unemployment rate has fallen unexpectedly but wages are growing at their slowest pace for more than five years, the latest official figures show.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Historic unemployment, lower quality of life and sunken morale among workers—and it won’t be without consequence.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
"You would be a lot better off, Miss Honey," she said, "if you gave up your job and drew unemployment money."
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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